Temple Shalom Emeth: A Welcoming Reform Jewish Community in Burlington Massachusetts

We are a vibrant and welcoming Reform Jewish congregation. We provide a rich spectrum of opportunities for our members to express their Judaism through worship, education, music, community service, and social events.

 

 

High Holy Days 2024/5785

We will be hosting a full range of programming for the High Holy Days, including in-person services and livestreams, as well as activities for children. Please reach out to us for more information!

Rosh Hashanah

Wednesday, October 2 – Erev Rosh Hashanah Service
Thursday, October 3 – Rosh Hashanah Day 1 Service
Friday, October 4 – Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Service; Tashlich

Yom Kippur

Friday, October 11 – Yom Kippur Kol Nidrei Service
Saturday, October 12 – Yom Kippur Service; Ne’ilah Service; Yizkor; Break the Fast

See what’s been happening at Temple Shalom Emeth!

There’s something for everyone at Temple Shalom Emeth!

  • Tikvah (in-person group for those struggling with the events in Israel)
  • Book Club
  • Ping Pong Group
  • Walking Club
  • FAAB (Free as a Bird Empty Nesters Group)
  • L’chaim Group luncheons (for retirees)
  • Social Justice Committee
  • Religious School
  • Sisterhood
  • Brotherhood
  • Youth Group

Learn more about our community’s groups!

Annual Appeal

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From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

Ten Things We Say When We Talk About Antisemitism

Ten Things We Say When We Talk About Antisemitism sdolgov

Antisemitism and Hate Crimes
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URJ leaders have had thousands of conversations about antisemitism over the past years, especially after October 7th. The following list summarizes the ideas that arise most often in these discussions.

Putting the “Serve” Back in "Deserve"

Putting the “Serve” Back in "Deserve" sdolgov

Photo of a group of war veterans
As the Jewish community grapples with fears of our eroding security in post-10/7 America, nobody wants to consider the question of whether we have enjoyed that security up to this point by right or by debt.

Kinship in Crisis in Jesse Eisenberg's New Movie

Kinship in Crisis in Jesse Eisenberg's New Movie jemerman

Arts and Culture
Photo of Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin in A Real Plan
Fresh off winning an Emmy for his portrayal of Roman Roy in the hit HBO series "Succession," Kieran Culkin finds himself playing another motormouthed man child at the center of Jesse Eisenberg's "A Real Pain."

Is it Okay to Seek Joy?

Is it Okay to Seek Joy? jemerman

Arts and Culture
A painting by Artist Holly Berger Markhoff of three women wearing party hats and dresses
In "Seeking Joy," on view at the Heller Museum at HUC-JIR/New York through June 26, 2025, over 50 artists share moments of happiness they have experienced.